Praising Kids: More Ways To Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
In a previous post, I spoke about the right way to praise kids. This is one of the hardest skills for me to learn. I know many parents in my classes have asked for more examples on how to use this technique. You ask and I try to deliver. The key to praising effectively is […]
Stop Yelling At Your Kids: 3 Simple Ways To Keep Your Mornings Calm
When my kids were little, my mornings were a mess. By the time I had dropped my 3 year old at preschool and lugged my baby back and forth to the car it was 9:15am and I was ready for a nap. Throughout the years the mornings did get better, although I […]
Sibling Rivalry: Fighting In The Car: Part 2
Our last class about fighting in the car struck a chord with parents. It was a very popular post. Here is another story to help you keep the peace while you are driving: We were in the car on our way to see my niece in a play. E asks if we can buy candy […]